Product Description

A collection of 25 circular pub walks in the Yorkshire dales ranging from 5-1/2 to 14 miles in length. Includes information on history and points of interest along the way.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #140405 in Books
• Published on: 2004-12-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 204 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Mark Reid has produced another invaluable "Inn Way" guide, this time to Black Sheep Pubs. (For those not in the know, Black Sheep is a fine real ale brewed in the Yorkshire Dales).

This book comprises 20 fine circular walks in the beautiful and often underrated Yorkshire Dales, calling at traditional pubs that serve Black Sheep's fine ales.

Detailed route descriptions are included, as are maps to guide you round the many picturesque areas--Swaledale, for example, famous for its sheep; Wensleydale, home of the popular cheese; Airedale, which named the terriers and, of course, Ribblesdale, home of the internationally renowned viaduct. Or, if you fancy something a little more adventurous, try the Three Peaks of Inglebrough, Penyghent and Wornside.

Though other areas covered may be less well known, the walks are all well explained and easily attainable. If you tried just one of the 25 walks each week, visiting the excellent pubs with their fine ale, this book could keep you happy for many a day!

Reid provides his usual meticulous composition of route descriptions, maps, details of local facilities and information on how to get there. In addition, there is a most interesting article on the history of the Black Sheep Brewery and, more importantly, "Tasting Notes" on the various Black Sheep Ales. The only way to test his conclusions, however, is to try them for yourself.

A worthy addition to any rambler's bookshelf, this book details walks that will take you through beautiful countryside, places of historical interest, expansive moorland, riverside strolls, 2,000-year-old fortifications and even the village of "Booze"--the village without a pub! Though the routes are varied, they will not leave you with sore feet, but beware the Black Sheep or you could easily end up with a sore head. --Ben Naylor

From the Publisher
25 superb circular walks throughout the Yorkshire Dales
This latest book by the award-winning writer Mark Reid introduces 25 of his favourite walks throughout the beautiful Yorkshire Dales calling at traditional pubs along the way.

Customer Reviews

Great walks around some superb Dales pubs
The walks in this book are very clearly described and easy to follow, with majority of the routes within most peoples' capability. I particularly enjoyed the walk around Askrigg as I thought that the pubs were great!

A great day out !!
These books are brilliant for providing you with a great day out with lots of interesting background info. The maps and descriptions are excellent and the variety of walks gives you all the choice you need.
I'm buying some of the other books as Xmas presents for fellow walkers.
Through a mutual friend I met Mark a few times several years ago when he was starting out with this series and he's a really top bloke which is another reason to buy the books !!

As featured in The Daily Telegraph - 16/12/00
The Daily Telegraph's "Walk of the Month" featured a walk from The Inn Way...to Black Sheep Pubs on Saturday 16th December 2000.

"I read Mark Reid's Inn Way to Black Sheep Pubs...and recognised a true Brother of the Boot. So I came north to try out the Black Sheep walk around remote Arkengarthdale, just north of Swaledale, in the author's company." remarked Christopher Somerville, in his article in the Daily Telegraph.